An arrest and criminal charges can blindside you, leaving you with serious questions about how to defend yourself, navigate the criminal justice system and resolve the case.

Whenever you or someone you love has been accused of any type of misdemeanor or felony offense in or around San Miguel County, Colorado, you can turn to and depend on Telluride Criminal Defense Attorney Jon R. Fee for:

Clear, helpful insights about your best defense options and how to proceed

Strategic, experienced defense representation

Responsive, personalized legal service

A tireless, dedicated partner who can help you seek favorable resolutions.

As a former prosecutor and skilled litigator who has successfully tried several dozen jury trials, Attorney Jon R. Fee can predict and cleverly counter the prosecution’s game plan. This makes him extremely effective at:

Protecting clients’ rights and interests at every stage of a defense case

Working to seek alternatives to trial, conviction and/or incarceration, whenever possible and in his clients’ best interests

Attorney Jon R. Fee is ready to discuss your situation and provide you with exceptional defense representation. While the firm’s office hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Mr. Fee is available evenings and weekends to meet and defend clients, wherever they may be (including jail).

To find out more about Mr. Fee’s criminal defense services and practice, explore the rest of this page and site – or simply contact Mr. Fee for a no-cost, no-obligations case review.

Unlike arrests for other criminal offenses, DUI arrests generate two cases against the accused – the criminal (court) DUI case and the administrative (DMV) DUI case. Having experienced legal representation for both cases can be essential to minimizing the potential negative impacts of DUI arrests and charges.

DUID can result in similar charges and potential penalties as alcohol-related DUIs. When it comes to fighting DUID charges, however, different strategies and arguments can come into play, like (but not limited to) proving that:

An arresting officer is not a certified drug recognition expert.

Police made mistakes during the arrest and/or investigation.

The blood samples were not properly handled or analyzed.

Mr. Fee is skilled at defending clients against various types of DUID charges. He knows how to determine and present the best defense arguments for DUID cases, setting clients’ cases up for the best resolutions available.

The most severe level of criminal charges the state of Colorado can file against an individual is a felony charge. Consequently, felonies can come with harsh penalties that may last for years – or even a lifetime.

Though less serious than felonies, misdemeanor charges can still result in severe penalties, like months in jail, hefty fines and a criminal record. With an experienced lawyer – like Jon R. Fee – on your side, however, you can be confident that you have a strong, strategic defense.

Depending on the nature and specifics of your case, Mr. Fee may be able to:

Discredit certain evidence against you and/or get it thrown out

Get charges reduced or dismissed

Seek alternatives to trial and/or jail time (like house arrest, work release or probation)

Traffic Offenses/Tickets

If you have been issued a ticket for a traffic offense, you should call the office of Jon R. Fee to see what your options are. We are here to help you, no matter how small the issue.

Theft charges can be filed as petty offenses, misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the value of the property that was allegedly stolen. In addition to covering the intentional act of taking another party’s items of value, theft charges can also come into play for offenses like (but not limited to) intentionally:

Stealing trade secrets

Stealing medical records

Passing bad checks

Embezzling funds

Stealing via fraud or deception

Extorting someone

Receiving stolen property.

Attorney Jon R. Fee can vigorously defend clients against any type of theft charges, from petty offenses to misdemeanors and felonies.

Whether the drugs were for personal use or whether they were being manufactured, sold, distributed and/or trafficked

Whether the accused has prior drug convictions

Whether the accused was on probation or parole when the alleged crime occurred.

While there can be a number of effective defense strategies for fighting drug crime charges, these cases may also have the potential for alternatives to incarceration, like, for example, drug treatment programs. Jon R. Fee can build you a strong, strategic defense case, regardless of whether you are facing first-time or subsequent drug charges at the misdemeanor, felony or federal level.

The severity and penalties associated with sexual assault charges will vary according to case-specific factors, like:

The age of the alleged victim(s)

The relationship between the alleged perpetrator and victim(s)

Whether force, threats or a weapon was allegedly used during the act

Whether the alleged act was part of a pattern of sexual assault or abuse

Whether the alleged act resulted in serious bodily harm.

While forensic evidence and witness statements may be helpful to sexual assault defense cases, the most effective way to fight these serious criminal charges is to partner with Telluride Defense Attorney Jon R. Fee who can help you identify and pursue your best defense strategies. Mr. Fee has vast experience defending clients against various types of sexual assault charges, including (but not restricted to) those involving allegations of:

Assault involves intentionally causing bodily harm to another person while battery (also known as menacing) involves making threats of physical violence. While these charges can be filed together or independently of each other, each can come with severe penalties upon conviction.

Potential defense options for assault and menacing cases can include arguing that:

The alleged act was accident.

It didn’t involve a weapon or cause physical harm.

It was provoked or committed in the heat of passion.

Jon R. Fee is vastly experienced at defending clients against any type of assault and battery charges, including misdemeanor and felony menacing, as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree assault.

Domestic violence is a sentencing enhancer, rather than a stand-alone crime. This means that domestic violence charges are filed:

In conjunction with other criminal charges, like assault charges

At the same level as the underlying charge(s), meaning if misdemeanor assault is the underlying charge, then the domestic violence charges will be filed at the misdemeanor level.

Those who have at least three prior domestic violence convictions can be charged as “habitual offenders” and face Class 5 felony charges.

Mr. Fee knows how to effectively defend clients against any type of domestic violence charges. He is ready to take immediate action to protect your rights and guide you through the unique facets of these cases – like mandatory protection orders and viable defense strategies – to help you resolve your case as favorably as possible.

The legal process of sealing criminal records is referred to as an expungement. Expunged records will not appear in public background checks; they can, however, be accessed by law enforcement authorities (via court order).

Colorado law sets forth strict rules regarding who can expunge records related to arrests, criminal charges and/or criminal convictions. For those who are eligible, an expungement can be an effective way to achieve a fresh start and qualify for more opportunities (like career opportunities).

Seeking an expungement, however, can be involved process, and making mistakes along the way can result in additional costs and delays – if not a denial of the petition. Jon R. Fee has helped many clients successfully navigate the expungement process and seal their criminal records. He is ready to discuss your situation and help you take the right steps to obtain an expungement (if you qualify for one).

Telluride Criminal Defense Lawyer Jon R. Fee is licensed to practice in the states of Colorado and Maryland, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. His longstanding record of excellence, professionalism and success has earned him a 5-star rating on Facebook.